Victory in Europe
A Novel of World War II
by Robert Kofman
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Pub Date May 07 2024 | Archive Date May 06 2024
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Description
Though Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower is Supreme Commander of Operation Overlord, the invasion of France, he doesn’t have absolute power over the Allied forces. He fights with the Bomber Barons and Prime Minister Winston Churchill for control of the Allied heavy bombers to support the invasion. As D-Day approaches, Mother Nature interferes, and Eisenhower must decide whether to go forward, risking catastrophic defeat in stormy seas. After breaching Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, Eisenhower’s dueling prima donna generals Montgomery and Patton cause him unending headaches. Charles de Gaulle adds to Eisenhower’s stress by repeatedly threatening to have the French army disobey his orders. Eisenhower finds comfort and camaraderie with his beautiful English driver and secretary, Kay Summersby.
Picking up where Ike’s Journey left off, Victory in Europe recounts Eisenhower’s critical involvement in winning the war in Europe. From D-Day through the battle for France, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, and the crossing of the Rhine, Eisenhower overcomes every obstacle, leading the Allies to crushing victories over the Nazi armies and ending Hitler’s evil Third Reich.
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Advance Praise
“Kofman knows what his readers want—generals and statesmen talking tough about how to prosecute the war in Europe—and he delivers, with muscular, research-driven prose . . . This is one for the true war buffs.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Kofman excels in creating a satisfying contrast between military and political duties and objectives. . . .The result juxtaposes behind-the-scenes insights with military, strategic, and psychological interplays that delve deeper into the heart of World War II experiences and decision-making quandaries than many historical novels achieve. . . . highly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review
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- Digital galley distribution on NetGalley
- Kirkus Indie Review
- Midwest Book Review
- Enhanced content on Amazon product page
- eBook discount campaign
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781732991040 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 356 |
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Featured Reviews
Trudy D, Reviewer
I have been reading about World War Two for more years than I will admit. I have talked to relatives that experienced it first hand. I have taken numerous history classes. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, has transported me back in time like Victory in Europe.
A few chapters in a textbook do not do Operation Overlord and V-E day justice. I never thought about what really happened. I never thought about the struggles experienced by those in charge. I never stopped to think about logistics. Now I can't stop thinking about it.
How did Eisenhower succeed with so many prima donnas? Everyone thought their way was correct. Everyone wanted to be in charge. Everyone wanted to take credit. Although this story is historical fiction, it paints a very realist picture of what it was like.
Battles are detailed. Bad decisions are not hidden. Supply problems existed, but I never thought about how soldiers received what they needed, be it bullets or spam. I never thought about what it was like to be surrounded, with no hope. I never thought about what victory would feel like.
That is until now. Victory in Europe has given me a new perspective. Victory in Europe has given me a new respect for those that sacrificed their lives in order to crush the Huns. Victory in Europe has further reminded me that we can never such atrocities happen again.
Read Victory in Europe and be inspired to learn more. Read Victory in Europe and remember.
